Community Housing

This indicator measures a city that builds strong communities.

Vision

A city where residents feel included and connected with their wider community.

How are we doing?

The Quality of Life Report identifies the percentage of local government provided social housing as a proportion of all rented private dwellings.

Wellington had the highest proportion at 10%, followed by Dunedin (8.4%) and Christchurch (7.2%). The remainder of the 12 largest cities all had below 2.5% (3.5% was the average).

The Christchurch City Council owns 2,655 units, Wellington has 2,354 council owned units. At over 900 units, the Dunedin City Council has a higher than average share of rental properties.

Community Housing

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Council housing units 980 907 913 911 920 928

Data Source: DCC Property Unit

Last reviewed: 13 Mar 2009 4:58pm

Council Houses.

Dunedin City Council